WWII Legion Of Merit Medal full size

Description

This medal measures  2 inches across. In 1942 there were 4 different medals in the Legion of merit series authorized This degree was also awarded, on a very limited basis, to some high ranking Allied World War II commanders. The medal is slightly domed with the obverse depicting  a five-pointed white star bordered with crimson, the points of which are reversed with v-shaped extremities tipped with a gold ball. In the center, a blue disk encircled by gold clouds, there are 13 white enamel stars to the center on the blue enamel background.  The top of the medal has a circle to hold the neck ribbon, and is engraved “United States of America”.  This is a bold and impressive medal that you don’t see everyday. It is in used condition and sold as is